HELP!!! - E95 Philadelphia Caramel Cobb Variation?

[byrdman65]

Originally Posted by shammus

I'm a little confused about your post. You say that you did not post about the card to verify whether it's an original or a worthless copy. But then you say that you're on a "quest to verify the card 100%". What are you hoping to verify exactly?

You also mention that you're quite sure we're correct about our theory, but then you turn right around in the next sentence and say that you're certain your card is the same as mine. Yes, there are similarities between the two cards, but IMO, that is due to your card being a photocopied version of mine. The fact that your card displays the exact same flaws as mine (identical creases and little nicks), combined with it's exceptionally pixelly appearance (always a telltale sign of a forgery), leads me to say with 110% certainty that our two cards are not the same as one is real and the other is fake.

All that being said, I'd definitely encourage you to have it looked at professionally. I realize I'm just a random stranger on a message board and I don't expect you to put a lot of stock into what I'm saying. Peter was kind enough to volunteer to meet you at the Chicago show so I hope you're able to run into him there. It sounds like you've had the card awhile and you're excited about it, so you should definitely have it checked out in person if you feel strongly about it. But you might keep in mind what myself and others have told you already as I don't expect you'll be given good news in the end.

You are correct. The post sounds contradictory. It was typed quickly as I just wanted to use another photo to present. I had been looking for a similar card to mine that I hold for a very long time.....with no luck at all. Even of a different player....but same format. Frustrated, I learned of this board and within one day, I had my first description with photo of identical card and explanation where it may have originated from. My question was answered I am happy with that alone. Of course, my "quest" will not be conducted on this board but rather in the hands of an expert.

My card is not for sale (either because it is worthless and will be tossed or because there are not that many to which I would keep it).... and I am not pushing it on the board. So lets go back to the original question. You presented a card like mine. Same script/blank back/hand cut/ and even hint of an original red border as I have on mine. I am looking for others like these. So far you have the only one to refer to. My card continually is getting compared to yours. Does that alone set "the standard"? How about other fakes? Lets look at them. I haven't seen any of those either. Why are there none for sale as originals. Maybe I have the only fake one? Is it possible to get a bunch of pics of these together (authentic and fakes)? Someone even posted that they have seen other versions of this card. Where can I view a couple of them? Am I missing a site where these exact cards are listed? Maybe several different cards real and fake would explain the different print flaws.

Please do not take offence to any of the above by the way it is worded. I just think they are legitimate questions. Too many boards get chippy, sarcastic, and personal. I appreciate you and all others taking the time to post. So far, you have the ONLY one that compares.....so I take the conversation to you. And, again, your theory actually does shed light on the original question.....where did this style of card originate? But before I get to Chi town, I would like to see others. There have been a lot of opinions regarding my somewhat crappy scan. So to those people, please post links to other blank back versions.

I am still up for criticism. I can take it! I did not pay much for it and it will not change my life one bit either way. This is actually more interesting than I imagined it would be

[ullmandds]

I saw 2 of these cards at the 95 national...and have seen a few more since...some on this board...maybe 1 or 2 in major auctions.

I also have an old paperback book depicting this card...but my book is packed away in a box somewhere.

I certainly understand your desire to find out more info on your card...and the hope it is real.

But comparing it to brians card is all that is necessary. Cards this rare do not age over time with identical creases. They just don't. And if you look at enough fake vintage cards...you will see similar characteristics to yours.


This board has more "experts" on it than any grading company you will find.

Best of luck.

My advice to you...take a quality scan of your card. Zoom in to the pixels. Examine the detail of the eyes...the print. Yours will appear different.

[PolarBear]

Stealth account activated.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by ullmandds

I saw 2 of these cards at the 95 national...and have seen a few more since...some on this board...maybe 1 or 2 in major auctions.

I also have an old paperback book depicting this card...but my book is packed away in a box somewhere.

I certainly understand your desire to find out more info on your card...and the hope it is real.

But comparing it to brians card is all that is necessary. Cards this rare do not age over time with identical creases. They just don't. And if you look at enough fake vintage cards...you will see similar characteristics to yours.


This board has more "experts" on it than any grading company you will find.

Best of luck.

My advice to you...take a quality scan of your card. Zoom in to the pixels. Examine the detail of the eyes...the print. Yours will appear different.

+1 The reason we compare it to Brian's is because it is the one that the reprint/fake shown is made from. I am sure there are a few other real ones in the hobby but none will have identical creases and wrinkles.

[RCMcKenzie]

Originally Posted by byrdman65

You are correct. Of course, my "quest" will not be conducted on this board but rather in the hands of an expert.

You could check with the autograph section of the board. They have lots of experts over there (sorry auto guys, just joking)
Seriously though, your card looks like a homemade reprint of a very obscure card. I am not an expert, but very obscure cards in poor condition do not bring a lot of money at auction anyway.

[shammus]

Originally Posted by byrdman65

You are correct. The post sounds contradictory. It was typed quickly as I just wanted to use another photo to present. I had been looking for a similar card to mine that I hold for a very long time.....with no luck at all. Even of a different player....but same format. Frustrated, I learned of this board and within one day, I had my first description with photo of identical card and explanation where it may have originated from. My question was answered I am happy with that alone. Of course, my "quest" will not be conducted on this board but rather in the hands of an expert.

My card is not for sale (either because it is worthless and will be tossed or because there are not that many to which I would keep it).... and I am not pushing it on the board. So lets go back to the original question. You presented a card like mine. Same script/blank back/hand cut/ and even hint of an original red border as I have on mine. I am looking for others like these. So far you have the only one to refer to. My card continually is getting compared to yours. Does that alone set "the standard"? How about other fakes? Lets look at them. I haven't seen any of those either. Why are there none for sale as originals. Maybe I have the only fake one? Is it possible to get a bunch of pics of these together (authentic and fakes)? Someone even posted that they have seen other versions of this card. Where can I view a couple of them? Am I missing a site where these exact cards are listed? Maybe several different cards real and fake would explain the different print flaws.

Please do not take offence to any of the above by the way it is worded. I just think they are legitimate questions. Too many boards get chippy, sarcastic, and personal. I appreciate you and all others taking the time to post. So far, you have the ONLY one that compares.....so I take the conversation to you. And, again, your theory actually does shed light on the original question.....where did this style of card originate? But before I get to Chi town, I would like to see others. There have been a lot of opinions regarding my somewhat crappy scan. So to those people, please post links to other blank back versions.

I am still up for criticism. I can take it! I did not pay much for it and it will not change my life one bit either way. This is actually more interesting than I imagined it would be

Honestly, I don't think your scans are crappy. In particular, your second one. I think that's just how your card looks...the scan is just fine. The card, to me, just has the appearance of one that was printed off a laser printer.

To answer your main question on why other fake examples aren't available, it's pretty simple - this card is just simply too obscure and wouldn't have been reprinted all that often. While reprints of this card are certainly possible, we're talking about a card where there are maybe 3-5 examples known total. Generally speaking, that's not really the sort of card that gets reprinted all that often.

To be clear, this card is NOT an e95 and it's not one of the 1913 Notebook cards. These script-styled Cobbs are entirely different from those two issues altogether and are thusly NOT considered "variations" of those sets. These Cobbs, with the script styled captions at the top of the photo, do have two different variations though, a blank backed variation and an advertisement variation that we DO know the origins for, which was explained up above a bit. We're not exactly sure where the blank backed versions come from. Of the two variations, I think I'm aware of two examples of each that our out there and no more. So I believe that's the answer to your other collection of why you can't find a lot of photos out there.

So yes, I'd still advise to have it checked out by a professional. I would also say, however, that there are plenty of experts on this board. And to be honest, I personally feel that I don't really need to see your card in person to assess whether it's real or not. The scan will suffice in my opinion and I think others would agree with that. But definitely do your due diligence on the card and I'd be interested in hearing how it turns out.

[ullmandds]

well stated brian...i wish I picked one of them up at the nat'l in 95...they were $350 ea.

[bcornell]

Let's summarize

1. Anonymous poster
2. Posts using exclamation marks and "help" like some circa 2002 eBay scammer
3. Asks for advice, then disregards it because he doesn't like the answer ("I appreciate all the honesty I have received from the board members. However...").

The bar for new users here is not set high enough. Leon, this needs to be fixed.

Bill

[chaddurbin]

Originally Posted by ullmandds

well stated brian...i wish I picked one of them up at the nat'l in 95...they were $350 ea.

sounds like you did good passing, you could've prolly picked up a psa8 '52 mantle for that price back then.

as for the OP, if you're looking for another example to make a reprint from erikv has one in the other thread referenced here.

[ullmandds]

Originally Posted by chaddurbin

sounds like you did good passing, you could've prolly picked up a psa8 '52 mantle for that price back then.

as for the OP, if you're looking for another example to make a reprint from erikv has one in the other thread referenced here.

quan...you are correct...smartass!!!!

[shammus]

Originally Posted by ullmandds

well stated brian...i wish I picked one of them up at the nat'l in 95...they were $350 ea.

Thanks Pete! Like Quan said, I'm sure you got a quality deal on something else

[ullmandds]

Brian... Back in 95 when I was just starting dental school I had no money . I had purchased a T206 O'Hara St. Louis variation for 170 bucks and was bringing it to the national to sell. I doubled my money and I was pretty happy. I also ran into the dealer who sold my childhood collection in high school after I had lost interest in the hobby. I bought my 77 Camaro with the proceeds .

But I did not pick up any quality vintage back at that show .